ERTE “Woman and Satyr” Signed Serigraph – RARE AP 11/50 – Large 38″ Framed

Artist: Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892–1990)

Title: Woman and Satyr

Year: 1980

Medium: Original Color Serigraph (Silkscreen) with Embossing on Arches Paper

Edition: Artist’s Proof (AP) 11 / 50 (Highly exclusive early-run edition)

Dimensions: 38 ¼” H x 30″ W (Overall Framed)

Signature: Hand-signed by Erté in pencil, lower right; numbered in pencil, lower left.

The Artistic Narrative: “Woman and Satyr” is a quintessential example of Erté’s ability to modernize classical mythology. The composition features an elegant, elongated female figure—synonymous with the artist’s “Harper’s Bazaar” fashion icons—interacting with a stylized satyr. The contrast between the woman’s sophisticated, flowing garment and the primal, muscular form of the satyr creates a dynamic tension that defines the Art Deco “Temptation” theme.

The Scarcity of the AP 11/50: While the standard edition of this work was produced in a run of 300, this piece is an Artist’s Proof (AP) from a strictly limited run of only 50. Artist’s Proofs are traditionally reserved for the artist’s personal use or for elite gallery archives. As #11 of 50, this is a premium, early-run impression featuring the sharpest lines and most vibrant color registration.

Technical Excellence: Produced in 1980, this serigraph utilizes the labor-intensive silkscreen process that Erté championed. It likely features sophisticated embossing (look for the raised, sculptural texture on the woman’s dress and the satyr’s form) which adds a three-dimensional depth that is impossible to replicate in modern digital prints.

Collector’s Significance: Known as the “Father of Art Deco,” Erté’s works are held in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. An AP of this scale and provenance is considered a cornerstone piece for any serious Art Deco or 20th-century graphic art portfoli

Condition: [Insert: e.g., “Excellent condition. Housed in a high-end gallery frame with archival matting. Colors are vivid and the paper is bright.”